Rotterdam, my favorite place to be
Often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor, Amsterdam, Rotterdam boasts a unique character and a captivating story. This dynamic port city in South Holland pulsates with modern energy, a testament to its remarkable resilience. Rotterdam’s past is etched in its very fabric. In 1940, a devastating bombardment during World War II left the city center in […]
Hiking up Hua Mountain, Xi’an
During my three-days stay in Xi’an I couldn’t miss out on hiking Hua Shan. The name Hua Shan 华山 is Mandarin: Hua means flower and Shan means mountain. This mountain is one of the 5 greatest mountains all over China thanks to its history and its religious significance. Hua Shan is definitely recommended for the […]
Three days in Xi’an, China
Xi’an 西安 is home to the Terracotta Army and the starting point of the famous Silk Road. Reasons enough to love it, right? During my Chinese language class, we watched a video about the history of Xi’an which got me inspired for this trip. At that time, I only had one month left in Chengdu […]
A trip back home: Part 3 – GUESTPOST
This is Lella’s third guest post about her trip to Ethiopia. Check out part 1 & 2 to keep up with her story! Welcome, Lella January 11th – Lalibela Another day in Ethiopia! After our very delicious and filling breakfast we walked to the bus station we were dropped off at the night before and we […]
A trip back home: Part 1 – GUESTPOST
In this guest post, Lella will be talking about her trip home. Lella has been living in Chengdu for about 5 years now. This year she decided to learn more about herself, her culture and her country. Welcome, Lella! January 7th – January 17th, Ethiopia This particular trip back home was by the far the […]